The Agilent/Keysight MX0109A is a high-performance solder-in probe head engineered for precision measurement in extreme-temperature environments. Designed for semi-permanent integration into device-under-test circuits, it delivers accurate signal acquisition across demanding test, development, and manufacturing workflows, particularly within environmental chambers operating from -55 °C to +150 °C.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: Up to 26 GHz (with InfiniiMax III N2803A amplifier)
• Attenuation Ratio: 6:1
• Input Resistance: 100 kΩ DC; 1 kΩ above 10 kHz
• Differential Capacitance (Cdiff): 108 fF
• Single-Ended Capacitance (Cse): 140 fF
• Lead Spacing: 5 mil to 250 mil (0.127 mm to 6.35 mm), variable
• Replaceable Tip Resistors: 130 Ω axial, 10-pack replacement kit N2836-68701
– Key Features
• Extreme-temperature durability: rated -55 °C to +150 °C operating range
• Temperature cycling qualification: 750 cycles minimum per JEDEC JESD22-A104 revision E
• Extended thermal stability: 1000 hours minimum dwell at temperature extremes
• Configurable lead spacing accommodates diverse DUT pin geometries
• Field-replaceable tip resistors reduce downtime and cost
– Typical Applications
Thermal stress testing of high-speed digital and RF circuits. Environmental chamber characterization of semiconductor devices. Development and validation testing requiring sustained operation across wide temperature ranges.
– Compatibility & Integration
The MX0109A operates with InfiniiMax III and III+ probe amplifier families, including N2830/1/2A series and InfiniiMode configurations on N7000/1/2/3A platforms. Legacy compatibility extends to 1168/9B and 1130/1/2/4B amplifier series. The N5450B extreme-temperature extension cable enables cable routing within sealed environmental chambers without performance degradation.
